A dr's appointment and a yoga class

The days seem to fly by, more so now that I am feeling well enough to enjoy my life pain free. Tuesday I had my 6 week check-up with Dr. C. I'm not going to lie, I was alittle scared for this appointment. I have been mentally preparing myself for this day since pre surgery. I always play the "what if" card. I knew that emotionally I was going to be a mess if by chance when he did the exam to check my stitches that it hurt.
As the nurse handed me my sheer white sheet to cover up with I contemplated walking out.(of course I didn't) The wait for the doctor seemed to go on forever. When he finally walked in I grinned the hugest grin ever. I wanted to attack him and give him the biggest hug ever. I owe this man my life in some sense. Anyways, he did the exam, I practiced my concentrated breaths while he did his thing and I didn't feel a thing. He began poking around and NOTHING. No endometriosis pain, post op pain, or anything. I was so happy I could have cried. My restrictions were lifted and he said I was able to resume all normal activity..
My mind instantly wandered to....yoga.. I was so anxious to get back into my yoga class at the ymca, oh how I had missed that class.
Pre hysterectomy my endometriosis pain was so intense. The thought of bending in yoga class made my abdominal area ache. I attended class a few times here and there, I just couldnt justify the pain the day after.
There is a huge difference between thinking of doing something post op and actually following through with it. I have said I wanted to try so many new things and have yet to because of fear. Going to yoga class was going to need to be a spur of the moment thing, so I didnt psych myself out. I met up with the ex for a late lunch, we talked and took a walk through the mall. I had some time after we left one another before going to a friends house. I ended up back at my house eagerly jumping into my yoga gear and out the door to class.Needless to say I didn't meet up with my friend.
While at yoga class I said i wouldn't do anything I didn't feel comfortable doing. The instructor mostly concentrated on leg and neck support, not to much involving the abdominal area. I was thankful and felt like I had been meant to be there.
I made it through class and felt this rush of stress come out as well as an intense appreciation for my new life. I woke up this morning feeling even more on a high. There is no pain and my pelvic area feels so good.

Now if only I could convince myself to get back into running...

Wish granted

It has been almost 6 weeks since surgery. I am still in awe that this time has flown by so fast. I have come a long way in such a short time. Preparing for a life changing surgery is so easy feat. I researched and read as much as I could. I found a website called hystersisters very helpful. This website gave me some great ideas, preparation tips, etc on what to expect.
The day of the surgery I was a mess, As I was going through the motions at the hospital all I did was keep asking God to grant my wish of making me pain free even if it was for just a few days. I would take anything as long as the pain was gone. As I was waiting with my family in pre-op room the number 5 kept going through my mind, 5 years of suffering was hopefully going to come to and end. I have been in a fog for 5 years. I cannot believe it, how did I ever allow myself to get in this mess of narcotics and harsh drugs that invaded my body?
I have been in recovering for almost 6 weeks. April 27 has come and gone. So far I am on track, and according to hystersisters I am right where I am supposed to be activity and pain wise. I honestly didn't think things would ever be this smooth. Could it be that my wish has come true? Someone please pinch me, I must be dreaming. I went into surgery knowing that I am not "cured" but simply in a remission stage. I am fully aware that my endometriosis can come back at any time.
As I move on counting days towards my one year hysterversary I have yet to have any regrets. I have exceeded my expectations and am loving every minute of this pain-free life style.
At last, my wish was granted. :)